Maytag F6212901 Cleaning carpet, Test detergent for colorfastness on a hidden area of carpet

Step on handle release pedal and lower handle. Turn cleaner ON.

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Cleaning carpet

Remove lightweight furniture (tables, lamps, etc.) from area to be cleaned.

Protect any remaining furniture by pinning up furniture skirts and placing aluminium foil or plastic under legs.

Vacuum carpet thoroughly to remove loose dirt, hair, lint and other debris (Fig. 31).

Test detergent for colorfastness on a hidden area of carpet.

Wet a white cloth or paper towel with some detergent. Gently rub onto a hidden area of carpet. Wait ten minutes. Blot with white cloth or paper towel and check for color transfer.

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Pretreat spots, stains and high traffic areas with MAYTAG Spot and Stain

4 Spray (Fig. 32).

Spray spot or area with Spot and Stain Spray. Then proceed with the next cleaning steps.

5	Fill solution tank with hot tap water and proper amount of MAYTAG
	detergent (see page 5) (Fig. 33).

Use only MAYTAG brand detergents in your deep cleaner. Other brands may damage the deep cleaner.

6	Plan your cleaning to avoid walking on wet carpet. Start at the end of the
	room farthest from the exit and work in small sections (Fig. 34).

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8 Squeeze and hold trigger (A) to release cleaning solution (Fig. 35). Push cleaner forward SLOWLY then pull it back SLOWLY.

Use ‘Clean Surge’ button (B) in heavily soiled areas (Fig. 35).

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9	Let go of trigger and push cleaner over same area to pick up dirty solution
	without putting down more solution. Continue using dry strokes until you
	see only a little solution coming up through the nozzle (front of cleaner).
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10	Do not make the carpet too wet! Use no more than two sets of forward and
	backward strokes while releasing solution. Always follow with dry strokes -
B	the more the better.
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11	Listen carefully! When the motor sound changes (rises in pitch), the recovery
	tank needs to be emptied.

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When water has reached the full line in the recovery tank, the cleaner will NOT pick up any more dirty solution.

Allow carpet to dry. Avoid walking on the carpet until it is dry.

Increased air circulation (open doors, turn on fans, etc.) will help carpet dry thoroughly.

Vacuum thoroughly after carpet has dried. This will reduce any shading left

by the deep cleaner’s brushes.

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